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Ford pulling about 19,000 Fusions for headlight fix

It’s the second recall in a week for the Fusion and the sixth recall of a new Ford vehicle in
five months.

Reflectors in the low-beam lights on the 2013 Fusions can become hazy over time and reduce the
brightness.

Ford will replace the headlights at no charge. Owners will get notices in the mail starting next
week.

Ford spokesman Said Deep said the problem was caused by improper manufacturing of the headlamp
by a parts supplier.

Aetna settles suit with promise to pay $120M

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna Inc., the third-largest U.S. health insurer, has agreed to pay as much
as $120 million to settle nationwide litigation over how it reimburses members for out-of-network
medical services.

The accord calls for Aetna to pay $60 million into a general settlement fund, plus as much as
$60 million more, depending on how many people submit claims.

Aetna said it will take a $78 million after-tax charge in the current quarter for the
settlement.

Pilots agree on contract with American Airlines

DALLAS -- American Airlines pilots approved their first new contract in more than nine years,
helping the carrier secure $1.06 billion in annual labor-cost cuts as parent AMR Corp. restructures
in bankruptcy.

The accord was approved by 74 percent of those voting, the Allied Pilots Association told
members yesterday. The six-year contract will give pilots a 13.5 percent stake in the
post-bankruptcy company and annual pay raises while freezing their pension and requiring longer
work hours.

Americans took on more debt in October, Fed says

WASHINGTON -- Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and borrowed more to
attend school and buy cars. The increases drove U.S. consumer debt to an all-time high.

The Federal Reserve said yesterday that consumers increased their borrowing by $14.2 billion in
October from September. Total borrowing rose to a record $2.75 trillion.